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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 36.

Foreign Publications
Earlier text: Power to Finish the Work

Greater New York

By Frederick P. Cullum

EVANGELISTIC work on Blackwell’s Island among the patients and inmates of the different institutions is being successfully carried on. An interest is manifested in each ward of each building. In company with my co-workers from the churches of New York City, I have been faithful in carrying these testing truths to the people during the last eleven or twelve months. God has been watching the seed sown in his name, and in many cases he has given the increase by bringing souls from the darkness of sin and prejudice to the saving knowledge of his truth. Thousands of our printed pages, the REVIEW AND HERALD, the Signs of the Times, the Sentinel, and the Life Boat are read each week with much interest. The Life Boat and the Signs are the two leading missionary papers. These periodicals have been a great blessing in presenting the whole message to the thousands who are living in darkness and sin in the prisons and hospitals and workhouses of our city. God is using these means as well as public preaching and other evangelistic work to bring the people under the direct influence of the word of God. We seek to relieve the suffering, and to bring cheer into these dark places by giving the people Bibles, and eyeglasses so they can see to read, and fruit and other things which will help them bear their unfortunate circumstances and burdens.
But we need more helpers. The loud cry is, Come over and help us. Where there is one worker, we need at least one hundred, and the time has come when I must relinquish this work. The Lord has graciously blessed the work through his humble instrument during the last few years, and he is leading out into wider spheres of missionary usefulness. The responsibilities are increasing. It has become necessary to take up another branch of work, to conduct an evangelistic missionary enterprise, at 440 West Fifty-sixth Street, New York City, which demands my whole time. This work here must not stop. If a good brother of one of our New York churches, who has the ability to conduct these evangelistic services, and who has a strong voice for leading the singing, would take my place, so I could be relieved to continue the work in my field in this part of God’s vineyard, I would appreciate it, as I can not keep up the two branches and do justice to either.
The work of Fifty-sixth Street has been an established enterprise for several years, but not of our faith. It had almost ceased when the dear Lord gave us the opportunity of working in the field, and he is leading out to give the third angel’s message. It is in a Roman Catholic vicinity, and we have to be very careful and use the best tact God gives us. Our work in his name is prospering. The visiting from house to house is a success, and many who were against us are now coming to the meetings every night. God is richly pouring out his blessing upon this work, which is entirely independent of any conference or church. The Lord has marvelously opened up this way. If any brother or sister feels led to give their Sunday afternoons and two evenings or afternoons a week to this needy field on Blackwell’s Island, among the prisoners and inmates of these institutions, where there are twenty thousand people who are not privileged to go to any means of grace, and who do not hear the gospel only through our lips, let them come over and help us, and God will bless and give them many souls for their hire. In his name, I beg of you to think of the times in which we are living. Soon the King will come in his glory. Pray for this work that the Lord will send forth more laborers into the harvest. “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come.”
FREDERICK P. CULLUM.
House of the Lord Mission, 440 West 56th St., New York City.

Prince Edward Island

By J. Greer Hanna

CHARLOTTETOWN.—Since my last report to the REVIEW, we have moved from Woodstock, New Brunswick, to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. At our conference session in June, it was decided that this change should be made. Before we left Woodstock, we were made glad to see a young man and his wife take their stand to obey the Lord. Later they united with the Fredericton, New Brunswick, church.
We have enjoyed our work since coming here, and it is becoming more interesting as the days go by. Almost every day brings some new experiences which show that the Lord is working. June 2 we began a series of meetings, and have continued five meetings weekly up to date. We expect to continue until November, as the interest is steadily increasing. Some are now in the valley of decision; we hope soon to see them on the mountain top of faith and obedience. We have been conducting studies on health and disease, every Monday night, illustrating our subject with charts and experiments, and the interest is deepening. The Tabernacle is almost filled at these studies, and many are practicing the instruction.
Recently a lady who had formerly been a Roman Catholic, expressed a desire to unite with us. She had studied the question of the Sabbath some years ago, and began to observe it, but circumstances were against her, and she did not continue. She did not unite with any other church, as she found many errors in them; but as soon as she found us, she felt at home. She has been at every service for the past two or three weeks. We thank the Lord for this soul, and trust she may continue to grow in grace.
We propose to organize a Sabbath-school next Sabbath, as several interested persons unite with us every Sabbath in studying the Word.
A prominent worker in the Presbyterian Church leaves her own church services to come to the Tabernacle, and brings other ladies with her occasionally. She attends our Sabbath studies.
The Tabernacle is a well-arranged building, and is suitable for conducting the work in this field. The seating capacity of the hall is about one hundred. It is well seated and lighted, and we have suitable mottoes on the walls. In the rear of the hall we have four good-sized living rooms, which make it very convenient for the work. The building is water-tight and substantial. It presents a neat appearance, and with the flag announcing the services, is a standing witness for the truth.
Elder W. H. Thurston spent several days with us, and was pleased with existing conditions. His talks were much appreciated by the people, who showed their interest by coming in goodly numbers to the services.
I have two invitations to conduct services with those not of our faith. I will preach to the Orangemen in about two weeks, and next Sunday in the Christian church. These are opportunities which I trust will bear fruit to the glory of God. We are of good courage and mean with God’s help to push the battle to the gates.
J. GREER HANNA.

New South Wales

By E. H. Gates

COORANGONG.—When Sister White was urging our people to take up the work of canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” she wrote the following words: “Through the work for the relief of our schools, a fourfold blessing will be realized,—a blessing to the schools, to the world, to the church, and to the workers.” “There are souls in desolate places who will be reached by this effort. The lessons drawn from the parables of our Saviour will be to very many as the leaves of the tree of life.” “Souls will be converted, and money will come in.”
In our work in Australia this promise has been fulfilled, one instance of which I will relate. As our brethren at Avondale were laying plans to send out students to canvass for this book, a worldly young man who was present, but who had never taken the least interest in the present truth, said he believed he could sell some of the books to his friends in the business world. Before undertaking the work, of course it was necessary to know what the book contained, and so he read it through. The first time he went out, he sold several books. From that time a change was seen in his life. He began to attend students’ meetings at the school, and finally got up courage to bear his testimony. Tobacco using, liquor drinking, swearing and the taking of the lives of God’s innocent creatures have all been given up. Every one, both outside and inside of the church, sees that he is a changed man. Within the past few months his sister, a bright girl of fifteen, has given her heart to Christ, and next Sabbath both expect to be buried in baptism, to show to the world that their affections have been transferred from earthly things to heavenly treasures. Thank God. E. H. GATES.

British Guiana

By D. C. BABCOCK

We closed our tent meeting in the village of Kitty, July 19, having continued just nine weeks. It rained during the entire time, but the services were well attended. We have rented a room, in which the meetings are continued by Brethren Giddings and Brown. When the weather permits the services are held in the open air.
It is difficult yet to say just how many have taken their stand for the message. Fourteen have been baptized, and others are awaiting baptism. The Sabbath-school has an enrolment of forty.
Our great need now is a small place of worship. It will require about two hundred and fifty dollars to buy the necessary materials to build what is needed. The people are gathering money as fast as they can, but it will take a long time to raise the amount necessary. We are praying earnestly that the Lord may give us, in whatever way is best, the needed help. How anxious we are to provide for this needy company, and hasten on to carry the message to others, who are calling earnestly for the truth.
It is now twenty-five years since I first began tent work, and in all my experience I never saw such deep conviction resting upon the people. The message has a power attending it which I never before experienced. On every hand, people are calling for the truth. We are unable to meet the calls, and it seems that each day multiplies the demands.
An interest was awakened in Albuquerque-town, by Brother Downer. We considered it advisable to pitch our tent there for a short time. Tuesday morning, July 28, we erected our tent, scattered handbills, and by 7 P. M. the tent was crowded to its utmost capacity. Each night since, it has been impossible to seat one half the people in attendance. Deep conviction rests upon all. Surely it is the loud cry. What peace, joy, and comfort fill the soul when all is surrendered to God!
We are in much need of a small tent for the East Indian work. Our experience has taught us that we can not persuade the coolies to attend services in a place of worship generally occupied by other nationalities. We have in our midst more than one hundred and twenty-three thousand of these darkened souls, who do not believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. Many of them say they would come and hear what we have to say if we did not ask them to come where the black people worship. Brother Hyder, our Hindu laborer, is anxious for his own people, and weeps over their sad condition. He is doing all he can. We need help. We could fit up a tent, suitable for that work for fifty dollars.
Our canvassers who have entered the interior, are doing a good work. One young brother went to Morawhanna, in the northwest district, and in a short time sold over sixty dollars' worth of books. The inhabitants are largely Indians, and as it is near the Venezuelan line, many Spaniards come over, and buy our books. Another brother went into the Pomeroon district, and is finding ready sales for our literature. He gives many interesting accounts of his labors among the people, and already his efforts are bearing fruit.
The climate is severe, and at the present time, from seventy-five to one hundred new cases of smallpox are reported each week. Sickness is prevalent everywhere, and only the power of God can save the workers from the terrible fever in this colony. Sister Giddings has been quite sick again, which necessarily calls Brother Giddings from the field. This increases the burdens of our present force of laborers, and it seems sometimes, under the hot August sun and dry weather, that we shall have to succumb, but the Lord hears our cries, and knowing that we are homeward bound, we march on, claiming the victory in Jesus’ name.
I kindly ask our dear people to send us copies of the REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, and other literature for free distribution. If our missionary societies in the United States and elsewhere could see how anxious the people are for reading matter, it would greatly encourage them. Let us fight on until the Lord says it is enough. D. C. BABCOCK.
Georgetown.

A Personal Experience

By Otto Eisele

THE Master has richly blessed me in the work the past week, although many were harvesting.
I canvassed near the territory where I made my first delivery in June, and people tell me that a man has been up north selling some wonderful books called “Daniel and the Revelation.” Their neighbors are now getting interested in the books, and are ordering them. I met some who have read the book, and are much pleased with it. My daily prayer is that this book will do the people some good, and that God will help me to have the true missionary spirit in my work for the salvation of souls.
O that God would stir us up mightily with the realization of the times in which we are living, and put within us a spirit of consecration for service! May we all arise and finish the work that the Master has given us to do. Rom. 13:11-13.
I gave a man a canvass the other day, and when I was about half through, he said that he did not want the book. In 1898 there was a man around, he said, selling the same kind of book, and the ministers had forbidden them to read the book, telling them that it was false. After talking with him for a time, he signed for the book. He then told me that it would be of no use for me to stay in the neighborhood, as many had the book. But you know that a Seventh-day Adventist canvasser must not flee from the enemy. In the Christian’s armor the Lord made no provision for the back. He does not expect us to flee, but to be strong in the power of his might, and to stand, like the brave, with our face to the foe. Eph. 6:10, 11. I can see how the Master is fighting the battles for me. O how good it is to know the Lord is going before us!
I had a rich experience with a man whose son was killed by lightning three weeks ago. When I first gave him a canvass for the book, he was quite indifferent. I told him that I made a delivery up north at the time his son was killed, and the people liked the books very much. As soon as he saw I knew something of the circumstances connected with the death of his son, he appeared interested, and told me all about it. He then took me into the house, showed me the picture of the boy, and said that he could not understand why he was taken. This gave an opportunity to read a few passages of Scriptures to him. After reading Job 5:17, 18; 33:29, 30; and 22:21, he seemed comforted, and with tears in his eyes said that he supposed that there was a lesson in it for him, and that it must be for the best. When I was about ready to go, he subscribed for a book. I trust that it will do him good.
I am glad to have a part in the Lord’s harvest field. It is good to go where the Lord wants me to go. Pray for me, that I may do my work for the Master well.
OTTO EISELE.

Canadian Sanitarium

By W. H. THURSTON

The Canadian Sanitarium located at Knowlton, Quebec, was dedicated July 22, and many from the surrounding country came to witness the ceremony and look through the building.
The exercises began at 2:30 P. M. The Rev. Mr. Taylor offered the opening prayer. The chairman then made a few remarks, setting forth the object of our locating in Knowlton, and assuring the people of our good intentions. The mayor was not able to be present, but sent a letter of welcome, which was read by the chairman. Elder Farnsworth then gave a brief history of the work, and Doctor Ball, of Melrose, delivered a brief address, presenting the object and importance of sanitariums and the methods pursued. A song was then rendered by Mr. Davis, after which Judge Lynch made an interesting speech, commending our work, and wishing the institution every possible success. Judge Foster was then introduced, and he presented some practical truths in a frank, courteous manner, which were well received. Doctors Harris and McGowan, of Knowlton, and Doctor Page, of Quebec, each gave a brief talk, expressing thankfulness for the institution, and Doctor White, of the sanitarium, followed with brief remarks respecting our intentions and the object of our work. Rev. Mr. Stevens gave a brotherly talk, emphasizing the importance of spiritual as well as physical help. Rev. Mr. Taylor made brief remarks, and after singing, Elder Rickard offered the dedicatory prayer, and the exercises closed with benediction.
The company was then shown through the building, and all expressed themselves as well pleased and thankful that an institution of this kind had been established in their midst.
The prospect is hopeful, and we believe that the starting of this sanitarium is in harmony with the instructions which we have received, and that, under God, a good work will be accomplished. We solicit your support and your prayers.
W. H. THURSTON.

Virginia Camp-Meeting

By H. W. Cottrell

The annual camp-meeting of the Virginia Conference was held July 31 to August 9, in a beautiful grove in a country place called Wellington, D. C. The location was all that could have been desired, except that we were not near the multitude.
The meetings were well advertised for miles around the place, and from the opening service were well attended. On Sunday there were fifteen hundred people present, besides the two hundred of our own people who were encamped on the ground. The good order maintained by the visitors surpassed that of any other public gathering I have ever seen.
Present truth, the message of reform that called us out as a people, was clearly presented from the beginning to the close, and was gladly received as the word of God by eager listeners. A company of workers was left at the place to follow up the interest awakened by the camp-meeting.
Elder L. S. Wheeler and his wife had charge of the young people's services, and a good work was done for them, several of whom gave their hearts to the Lord for the first time.
The business meetings were just as spiritual in their nature as the praise meetings, which was a characteristic of the spiritual presence of the Lord upon the encampment. I am sure such should be true in every business meeting.
The conference has been struggling for several years under the burden of debt, and this has greatly hindered aggressive work. The General Conference having recently appropriated two thousand dollars to this field, which freed it from debt, the brethren are now prepared to give their attention and means to extending the work into new fields. The people of Virginia greatly appreciate the help the General Conference has rendered them.
Elder R. D. Hottel was again elected president of the conference by unanimous vote. Other officers of the conference remain about as last year.
Unity prevails among the workers and people to the glory of God's grace. All were filled with new life and courage to press the work on to victory, which we are assured will be realized in this generation.
Elder Wheeler and his wife, who have been laboring in this conference for some time past, will now take up work in connection with the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium, as Bible instructors.
H. W. COTTRELL.

Oshkosh (Wis.) Camp-Meeting

By WM. COVERT.

THIS meeting opened at the appointed time, Wednesday evening, August 12, and closed on Monday, August 24. The harvest throughout the State was ten or twelve days later than usual. This kept many of our people from the camp-meeting at the beginning, but the numbers increased up to the last Sabbath and Sunday, when there were probably seven hundred persons present.
Nearly all points of present truth were presented from the desk. It was the general opinion that this was by far the best meeting ever enjoyed in Wisconsin, and in some respects this was certainly true. The great burden of many discourses was calculated to inspire in the minds of those present a desire to seek the Lord and to study his Word. Twenty-five persons were baptized, but during the early part of the season there had been an effort made throughout the State to baptize all candidates who were ready for the ordinance before the camp-meeting began, so as to avoid a very large baptism at the camp-meeting. Had this not been done, the number would probably have been twice as many as it was. Many aged brethren and sisters were present, who rejoiced greatly at the evidences of the soon coming of the Saviour.
Elder J. S. Washburn, of Washington, D. C., was present the first five days of the meeting, and Elder Smith Sharp, of Graysville, Tenn., was in attendance during the first seven days. Professor Magan and Dr. Morse were on the ground the last two days of the meeting.
The last Sabbath of the meeting, when those who desired to seek the Lord were invited forward, almost the entire congregation responded, and there followed what was probably the most solemn occasion of confession ever witnessed in Wisconsin. There was a depth of feeling manifested far greater than has been seen in the past. The people desired to get right before God.
The brethren and sisters in the camp donated in cash and pledges to the work at Washington, D. C., $600; to the new sanitarium at Graysville, Tenn., $515; to the sanitarium at Madison, $371; to the $6,000 fund that we are raising in Wisconsin for the General Conference Association, $308; to a Chinese school, $500; to the Scandinavian fund, $65.10; Sabbath-school donations, $60; to other interests, in Wisconsin, $200; making, in all, $2,669.10, given in cash and pledges during the meeting.
The attendance from without was quite good. The camp was a pleasant one, and the people expressed themselves as satisfied with the entire arrangement.
Four churches were admitted into the conference at this session.
Thus one more annual occasion is numbered with the things of the past. The prospect at the present writing indicates that a series of meetings, both in the English and German languages, should follow the camp-meeting, and workers in these two languages have been provided to carry the interest forward.
WM. COVERT.

Oklahoma Camp-Meeting

By N. P. Nelson

THE Oklahoma camp-meeting was held this year at El Reno, August 13-23. The camp was pitched on the open prairie, and the first night of the meeting there was a severe storm, but after that we had nothing to contend with but the hot sun.
It was a large meeting. Over one hundred tents were pitched on the ground. There were sixty-four covered wagons. One young man rode two hundred miles on horseback in order to come to the meeting.
From the beginning, the interest was good, and the Holy Spirit moved upon the hearts of both old and young. Back-sliders were revived, and made a new start. Others began to serve the Lord for the first time. The hearts of parents were turned to their children, and it was an impressive scene to see fathers and mothers embracing their children, some of whom had passed the middle of life.
Elder Warren rendered valuable help to the children and young people. Dr. Droll, from Wichita, Kan., was of much assistance in giving medical instruction. Elder M. H. Gregory, being sick with fever, was unable to attend the meeting.
There were one hundred and one baptized during the meeting. To some of this number it was a rebaptism. Three brethren were ordained to the gospel ministry. There were eleven new churches added to the conference, while two were dropped in consequence of the brethren moving to a different locality.
The Oklahoma Conference is in a prosperous condition. Elder Haffner has the good will of the people, and was re-elected to the presidency of the conference. May the Lord continue to bless this conference to the salvation of many souls. N. P. NELSON.

The East Michigan Camp-Meeting

By R. A. Underwood

THE first East Michigan camp-meeting and conference was held at Flint, Mich., August 18-27. The meeting was held in a nice grove about one and a half miles from the city. Our brethren in Michigan have been used to very large camp-meetings in the past. Owing to the division of the former conference into three parts, the brethren had looked forward to this first camp-meeting and conference since the division with considerable interest as to its results and the general effect upon those who attended. Some were fearful that so small a meeting of our people would be discouraging; but so far as I could learn, no such feeling existed among the brethren. Many said that it was the best camp-meeting they had ever attended in Michigan. The meeting was quite largely conducted by the local ministry. Elder I. H. Evans was present two or three days, and the writer was present during the larger part of the meeting. The meeting was too far from town to secure a large attendance of those not of our faith. However, some became much interested in the truths, and requests were made that the meetings be continued in town after the camp-meeting closed.
The school work and other branches of the cause received considerable attention. About one thousand dollars was raised in pledges and cash donations for various branches of the work during the meeting. The real conference meetings, which touched in a practical way various branches of the work of the conference, were held during the last two days of the meeting. Many of our people had returned home before these matters were considered. This left but a small number to transact the business of the conference, and to consider important matters that affect the prosperity of the whole conference. It was necessary that I leave for my next appointment before the conference closed, therefore others will report that feature of the meeting.
This was my first experience in laboring with the larger number of the workers in the East Michigan Conference. My acquaintance with these workers was very pleasant. If all unitedly press the whole message, especially into those places where the truth has not yet been established, new life, courage, and power will come to all the churches.
The conference report showed a membership of sixty churches, and over one thousand nine hundred Sabbath-keepers. There were thirteen or more church schools conducted last year. Most of these were reported to be a success. A State fund was started at the camp-meeting to assist the various church schools. May God greatly bless the labors of this conference, and give those in charge of the work the spirit of Caleb and Joshua to move on to a glorious victory with increasing power and courage; for soon our God will come. R. A. UNDERWOOD.

Increasing the Offerings

By Mission Board

The plan of gathering the offerings for missions weekly was presented to a large Western church a few weeks ago. The elder writes us of the success of the plan, which has been taken hold of very encouragingly. The first Sabbath after the envelopes were distributed, eighty-four of them were handed in, containing $16.47. The next Sabbath one hundred and sixty-nine were returned, with $30.30 enclosed. He says:
“The church is taking hold of the matter quite enthusiastically. By this means nearly $47 was contributed on these two Sabbaths, to the foreign mission work, by this church, the greater part of which, had not the plan been adopted, I presume would not have been received.”
This is another evidence of what may be accomplished if this work is taken hold of faithfully. It means a larger increase in our offerings, much of the money coming in from those who perhaps would otherwise not have their attention called to it. As new fields are entered, and our work is enlarged, all must have a part in it; and there is no better plan by which all may share in pressing the work into new fields, than by remembering it weekly in gifts and in our prayers.
MISSION BOARD.

An Open Letter

By A. Carey

Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.
DEAR BRETHREN: The experience that has come to me of late has been so precious that I want to tell you something about it. As I have watched the development of events in connection with the removal of the REVIEW to Washington, my heart has been made glad to see that God is leading his people on to the triumphs of the message.
How any one can live in the message without the REVIEW is more than I can tell. A sister told me yesterday that she puts in all her time reading the Bible, and has no time for other reading. With me the Bible and the REVIEW go hand in hand, the one telling what God has done and will do, and the other telling what he is doing week by week through human instrumentalities in these last days.
The coming of Christ is the hope and anchor of my soul, and as the omens of its nearness thicken around, my heart rejoices more and more. When I catch the thought that the Saviour said, “Verily,” that is, positively, “this generation,” the generation which shall see all these things, “shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled,” then my heart is aglow with rapture, and I press to the work with new energy, hoping to help a little in hastening the coming of the Just One. May heaven continue to bless the good old missionary, the REVIEW, and give it constantly renewed life and power in holding up the standard for the people.
A lowly servant of the Master,
A. CAREY.

An Opportunity to Help

By J. W. Bartlett

In March, 1891, I came to Lapwai, Idaho, to labor among the Nez Perces Indians. The work has moved slowly, partly because I supported myself, and was somewhat in debt when I came here. Some have accepted the truth, including health reform, tithes and offerings. Some sleep in Jesus, whom I hope to meet in the morning of the resurrection. Others are interested, so I am of good cheer.
At the camp-meeting in May, held at Pendleton, Ore., a resolution was adopted to raise a fund by subscription to educate one or more Indians at our W. W. College, and Brother C. C. Lewis will gladly receive money sent him for that purpose, giving receipt for the same. I will gladly answer any questions in regard to this important work.
Brethren, help in this work with your means and also with your prayers.
J. W. BARTLETT.
Lapwai, Idaho.

Following the Pillar

By FLORENCE WHITE JOHNSON

[The following communication has been received, accompanied by the statement, “My heart is so overjoyed to know and see how God is leading us, that I felt I must write something.”—Ed.]
As our dear Review came to-day, it was with a thrill of joy that my eyes rested on the new place of publication,—Washington, D. C. What happiness it gives to know that the pillar of cloud is lifted, and we are following! For though only a few of our workers have actually gone to Washington, the rest of us follow by faith. What a spectacle to the world!—a people, at great sacrifice, severing old ties and associations, and marching like Israel of old, at the voice of their God, to the place of his choice! Though contrary to human judgment and worldly wisdom (which is, after all, only “foolishness with God”), the move was made by faith, and we rejoice to be of that honorable company who “confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth,” and who “through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness,” and “out of weakness were made strong.” We know that our God will lead his trusting children safely through to the heavenly Canaan, though a trackless Red Sea or the billows of Jordan confront them.
As the pillar has now rested over our capital city, may it indeed be true that modern Israel are “the most aggressive Christian people on the face of the earth.” How doubly appropriate that in the representative city of our nation should be planted our representative institutions! We are confident that this new order of things will be the harbinger of victory to God’s true children, will give a new impetus to the work, and hasten the latter rain and the coming of our King. Truly “God moves in a mysterious way.” Let us praise him that though Satan’s forces are working mightily in the earth, “a new light and life and power are descending from on high.” Let us praise him that he has called us to be his remnant people, and that each of us may act some humble part in his closing work. “But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
“And O, the blessed haven nears, Where there will be no grief nor tears. Haste, flying years!”
FLORENCE WHITE JOHNSON.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:
Phynia Smith, Hackleburg, Ala.
Mrs. O. E. Burgeson, Star Lake, Minn., Signs, Instructor, and tracts.
H. C. Hege, Winston, N. C., S. D. A. literature.
Mrs. E. L. Foote, Centerville, Iowa, Signs, REVIEW, Instructor, Life Boat.
Mrs. P. E. Frost, Guffey, Tex., periodicals (old or new, but clean) and tracts.
Walter C. Moffett, Watertown, Ohio, literature on the message.
W. L. Bird, Hackleburg, Ala., periodicals and tracts.
Bert Cool, Murdocksville, Pa., has sufficient literature.
Mrs. Blanche H. Gwynne, of Marshall, Tex., has sufficient papers for the present.
Walter Anderson, Greenwood, Ill., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, Good Health, Life Boat.
Miss Nora Lee Shields, Box 424, Roswell, N. M., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Good Health.
Mrs. A. M. Saunders, 727 East Houston St., San Antonio, Tex., all our periodicals, and tracts.
Mrs. Eliza Graham, Box 253, Du Quoin, Ill., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Instructor, Bible Training School, Little Friend, tracts.
Herbert Crippen, L. Box 240, Alamogordo, N. M., Signs, Life Boat, Instructor, Educator, Little Friend, Good Health, Southern Watchman, and tracts.
Geo. E. Taek, 1118 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, Md., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Advocate, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.
J. W. Buckland, Great Bend, Kan., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, Life Boat, and tracts—“Is Man Immortal?” “What Do These Things Mean?” “Signs of Our Times.”

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By J. D. Rice

New California Conference Headquarters

The offices of the California Conference, the California Tract Society, and the Secretary of the Sabbath-school Department, have been transferred from 301 San Pablo Ave., across the street, to 306 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, Cal. Our P. O. Box number is still 534. J. D. RICE, Secretary California Conference.

Business Notices

WANTED.—Tailoress, two experienced pantaloon makers (one finisher and one machine operator). Steady work and good pay. Can keep Sabbath. Address G. F. Rusch, 224½ Washington St., Room 10, Portland, Ore.
FOR SALE.—In College View, Neb., a comfortable 6-room cottage with stone foundation and cellar, all in good repair. Two lots, barn, very large shade trees, about 50 young fruit trees, and a never-failing well, less than 20 ft. deep. Address L. C. Christofferson, 321 N. Market St., Wichita, Kan.
WANTED.—Pant and vest makers. Steady employment and good wages to experienced tailoresses. Sabbath-keepers preferred, who would be glad to find a good home, missionary opportunities, and an abundance of work. Address, at once, stating experience, Wood & Niergarth, Coldstream, Ontario.

Summary of the Canvassing Work

Reported for July
ACTS ORDERS VALUE
Atlantic Union Conference:
Maine 1 24 $45.00
Vermont 6 65 149.25
New England 8 208 678.50
New York 4 73 453.00
Eastern Penn. 9 244 501.83
Western Penn. 10 414 862.75
Southern Union Conference:
Georgia 4 85.30
Tennessee River. 4 190.65
Alabama 4 204.20
Cumberland 8 336.10
Carolinas 4 318.00
Louisiana 2 83.05
Lake Union Conference:
Ohio 11 218 259.90
Northern Mich. 5 163 191.25
Southern Illinois. 11 267 599.82
Wisconsin 9 60 184.50
Superior 3 14.95
Central Union Conference:
Kansas 27 934 1,295.80
Colorado 22 370 1,006.90
Iowa 7 179 444.85
Pacific Union Conference:
Washington 6 206 728.05
Western Wash. 9 73 237.00
California 22 519 1,273.19
European General Conference:
Sweden 24 1,942 1,661.45
Germany 1,329 3,401.97
Australasia:
Australia 70 1,143 5,227.94
Summary:
A. U. C. 38 1,026 2,690.33
S. U. C. 26 1,217.30
L. U. C. 39 708 1,250.42
C. U. C. 56 1,483 2,747.55
P. U. C. 37 798 2,238.24
E. G. C. 24 3,271 5,063.42
Australasia 70 1,143 5,227.94
Grand total .... 290 8,429 $20,435.20

West Michigan Conference Session

By A. G. Haughey; E. A. Merriam

Notice

THE second session of the West Michigan Seventh-day Adventist Conference will set in the Adventist church at Charlotte, Mich., Oct. 9-14, 1903. The first public service will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 P. M. The first regular business meeting of the West Michigan Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association will convene Monday, Oct. 12, at 9 A. M., at which time the officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may be found necessary. All regular delegates to the conference are members of this association. A. G. HAUGHEY, President, E. A. MERRIAM, Secretary.

Notice Regarding Lydia Shifner

THE Atchison Seventh-day Adventist church wishes to know the whereabouts of Lydia Shifner. If no satisfactory report is received, the name will be dropped from the church roll at the next quarterly meeting, October 4, 1903. Address Mabel Watson, Clerk, R. F. D., No. 1, Atchison, Kan.
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